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Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 2, David Verrier, 24/08/1974 12:00:00 AM
Set of two Kodak Kodachrome colour slide, white cardboard mount. Photograph by David Verrier. .1 - W5 838 corner of Swanston and Collins St - Route 10, West Preston with Courage Draught and Sun Alliance adverts. A policeman is on traffic duty. .2 - W2 483 at same location. Tram has a Stramit advert. In the background is the Wales Corner building. Photos taken 24/8/1974.In ink: , "Sat 24/8/74 838 Cnr Swanston a& Collins St", "Sat 24/8/74 483 Cnr Swanston a& Collins St"trams, tramways, collins st, swanston st, route 10, west preston, w5 class, w2 class, balwyn, route 44, tram 838, tram 483 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 3, David Verrier, 19/10/1974 12:00:00 AM
Set of three Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier. .1 - SW6 846 Flinders St near Batman Ave, Destination Glen Iris with a multistorey apartment building behind - now Southbank apartment? Has had three additional stories added. Tram has adverts for Ampol and Otto Worth Bacon. Large sign for Craven cigarettes. .2 - W5 811 ditto, adverts for Park Drive, Yellow Pages and Crest Lager. .3 - View looking north along Swanston at Batman Ave. with adverts for CBC Bank, Olympic Tyres, Coca Cola, Peter Stuyvesant. Photos taken 19/10/74In ink: "Sat 19/10/74 tram 846 Princes Bridge St Kilda Rd."trams, tramways, swanston st, sw6 class, glen iris, route 6, w5 class, east malvern, flinders st station, tram 846, tram 811 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, David Verrier, 14/10/1974 12:00:00 AM
Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier. View R10 Emergency vehicle pushing tram 809 in the Victoria St shunt after a collision with another tram? In the background is the National Bank building, IOR and the Datsun dealership buildings. Photos taken 14/10/1974. See also Reg Item 3570 for another photo and the damage to the end of the tram.In ink: "Mon 14/10/74, AEC Breakdown van and tram 809 Victoria St after 2 tram collision Flemington Rd"trams, tramways, elizabeth st, route 59, accidents, r10 vehicle, victoria st, tram 809 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 2, David Verrier, 14/10/1967 12:00:00 AM
... . Photograph by David Verrier. .1 - W6 937 on a route 79... Trams tramways Balaclava Rd St Kilda Beach Route 79 SW6 class W6 ...Set of two Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier. .1 - W6 937 on a route 79 in Balaclava Road, St Kilda, adjacent to the St Kilda Town Hall. The tram has a Cinzano advert and others. .2 - SW6 same location, route 79 to St Kilda Beach. Photos taken 14/10/1967.In ink: "4/10/67 937 in front, St Kilda Town Hall", In ink: "4/10/67 885 in front, St Kilda Town Hall"trams, tramways, balaclava rd, st kilda beach, route 79, sw6 class, w6 class, tram 885, tram 937 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Ellis Collection, c1940
Set of two Negatives (120) of W5 825 at the West Preston Terminus, Gilbert Road, before Regent St. c1940. Note the "T" shaped lights on the tram - these were a red reflector - see page 104 of Destination City 5. Tram has the destination of South Melbourne Beach, route 10 and has a run number of P20 showing. Hi Res image filed in the dbtext/hawthtramcoll/Large Images/htd3606i1 and i2Large.jpgtrams, tramways, west preston, gilbert rd, w5 class, gilbert rd, route 10, tram 825 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, construction of super stops along Nicholson St Brunswick, June 2018 to May 2019
Set of 8 digital images of pamphlets related to the construction of super stops along Nicholson St Brunswick April 2019 as part of the project to convert all stops to Super Stops. Documents made by both the PTV and Yarra Trams. .1 - A4 sheet double sided - Feedback results - approx. June 2018 - considers many aspects of the stops, safety etc. .2 - A4 sheets, single sided - advising residents and business owners of the change to property access for the period of work. .3 - A4 sheet regarding the collection of the rubbish bins. .4 - Update1 - A4 folded sheet with maps - dated 18/3/2019 giving advice of the works program. .5 - Update 2 - ditto - dated 15/4/2019 .6 - Update 3 - ditto - dated 3/5/2019 .7 - advice from a pdf document - May 2019 .8 - copy of notice - four fold DL double sided for passengers - work took place 10/5 to 18/5. Not all documents appear to display properly. See also Reg 3937 for original of one of the "Buses Replace trams" pamphlets.trams, tramways, tram stops, nicholson st, yarra trams, route 96, trackwork -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Route Map showing location of special work and pole numbers" "Electric Tramway Routes - showing routes in colours and numbers", late 1941
Map of the system shown at two inches = 1 mile. Drawing No. P5799. Shows crossovers, track layouts at junctions, signal cabins roads, railways and stations. Originally signed by Perway Engineer - 20/12/1940, though originally drawn in 1922. Has been marked up in coloured pencil to show the routes and route numbers. The plan shows the lines to Maribyrnong Munitions works along Cordite Ave and Wests Road and the track from Moonee Ponds to Union Road, which opened in July 1941, but not the extension to Essendon Airport built-in 1942. See Reg Item 1561 for a 1963 version and 1683 for a 1987 versionDemonstrates the use of a MMTB drawing to show tram routes and their route numbers at the time.Drawings - dyeline cloth backed print - titled - "Route Map showing location of special work and pole numbers" and subtitled - "Electric Tramway Routes - showing routes in colours and numbers". trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, tramways, junction, map, world war 2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Route Map showing location of special work and pole numbers" "All night tram routes in colours", late 1941
Map of the system shown at two inches = 1 mile. Drawing No. P5799. Shows crossovers, track layouts at junctions, signal cabins roads, railways, and stations. Originally signed by Perway Engineer - 20/12/1940, though originally drawn in 1922. Has been marked up in colour pencil to show the all-night routes and the individual services. The plan shows the lines to Maribyrnong Munitions works along Cordite Ave and Wests Road and the track from Moonee Ponds to Union Road, opened in July 1941, but not the extension to Essendon Airport built in 1942.Demonstrates a detail drawing of Melbourne tramways, junctions and pole numbers.Drawings - dyeline cloth-backed print - titled - "Route Map showing the location of special work and pole numbers" and subtitled - "All night tram routes in colours". trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, tramways, junction, map, world war 2, night trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Route Map showing location of special work and pole numbers" "substations", late 1942
Map of the system shown at two inches = 1 mile. Drawing No. P5799. Shows crossovers, track layouts at junctions, signal cabins roads, railways, and stations. Originally signed by Perway Engineer - 20/12/1940, though originally drawn in 1922. The plan shows the lines to Maribyrnong Munitions works along Cordite Ave and Wests Road and the track from Moonee Ponds to Union Road, opened in July 1941, and the extension to Essendon Airport built in 1942, but not the Queen St North Essendon substation. Shows underground cables, tram and bus depot, workshop locations, and substation locations and their priority.Yields information about the MMTB substation locations in 1942.Drawing - dyeline cloth backed print - titled - "Route Map showing location of special work and pole numbers" and subtitled - "Substations". trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, tramways, junction, map, world war 2, substation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Swanston Trams, "Combino Problems", 2002
Set of 3 reports on A4 sheets about Combino trams. Only top sheet scanned. .1 - 4 pages with hand written notes titled "Combino Problems" - listing many issues on various route during the commissioning phase, includes an email dated 28/2/2002 from Russell Brooks re a meeting of 27/8/2002 and issues from the meeting. .2 - 3 A4 pages titled "Combino Meeting - Minutes" of a meeting of 26/9/2002, following from above meeting. .3 - 1 A4 page of a meeting of 23/11/2002 notes.trams, tramways, siemens, combino, unions, new trams, commissioning -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Tramcar component, Boselli Italy, Luminator Texas, Set of six destination indicator equipment that was fitted to Z, Z3 and B class trams, c1975 - 1990's?
... , 180H x 1300W x 100D. See images 3704i1a to e. .2 - dot..., 180H x 1300W x 100D. See images 3704i1a to e. .2 - dot ...Set of six destination indicator equipment that was fitted to Z, Z3 and B class trams. .1 - dot matrix type destination sign fitted to the side of a B class tram - set at Preston Depot - serial number 232636 - Luminator type, back cover loose, 180H x 1300W x 100D. See images 3704i1a to e. .2 - dot matrix type route number fitted to the front of a tram, type fitted to B2 class tram, set at 86D, serial number 273644 - Luminator type, marked "163 No", 240H x 350W x 135D. See images 3704i2a to d. .3 - flipper type, side destination type, marked "ex 53" (Z class tram), made in Italy by Boselli has yellow label 37/702S, serial number 40A1603, set to St Kilda Beach and stamped 136 on one flange. 120H x 330W x 165D. See images 3704i3a to c .4 - flipper type, destination box, with markings "B'Wick Flaps", with labels "New" "Universal A flaps" made in Italy by Boselli, serial number 40A6623, set to St Kilda Junc". 210H x 1000W x 1900. See images 3704i4a to d. .5 - flap from an above type box, half of "Richmond" and "South Melb Depot", 970W x 80H. See images 3704i5a to b .6 - controller box, marked "No. 105" on rear, serial number 202311 Luminator, numeric pad, illuminated display and five control buttons made by gulton Luminator division fitted to a B2 tram. See images 3704i6a to b .7 - dot matrix destination sign fitted to the front of a B2 class tram, set to "Not in Service", Serial number 502626 Luminator, 220H x 1300W x 165D, See images 3704i7a to e. Source of items 3 and 4 name based on drawings held by the Museum for the destination signs fitted to Z class trams. Refer to drawing R11-982 as an example. Luminator made by Luminator Technology Group Texas - see https://www.ltgglobal.com/ access 12/7/2019. Imagetrams, tramways, destination indicators, z3 class, transport equipment, z class, b class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, MX Newspaper, Andrew Fyfe, The Age, "Melbourne passes on crowning glory", "For Denmark's little prince, a rattle, a bell and an tram", Nov. 2005
Set of newspaper clipping featuring tram 965: .1 - titled "Melbourne passes on crowning glory" being handed over by the Minister for Transport Peter Batchelor to the Danish Consol General Jorgen Mollegaard. From the MX Newspaper, 10/11/2005. .2 - cartoon - undated, from the Herald Sun by Andrew Fyfe about the event and the Royal couple holding a baby. .3 - clipping from The Age, 21/2/2006 of W6 965 running on the Danish Tramway Museum track in the snow, showing route 16. Photo from Associated Press.trams, tramways, denmark, tram museum, restoration, cartoons, minister for transport, w6 class, tram 965 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, late 1930s
Set of two black and white photographs of tramcar 815 in Collins St at Spencer St. Tram 815 was one of 24 W5 class trams built by MMTB at Preston Workshops in 1937. Entered service Saturday 13 November 1937. In April 1984 converted to SW5. Currently stored at Newport Workshops. Was relocated to the site of the former Glenhuntly Post Office in Glenhuntly Road Feb. 2020. Photo shows tram at corner with Specer St station parcels building and VR building in background. Also shows building on corner which was used by State Saving Bank of Victoria. Destination shown as "Kew Depot" route number 47.trams, tramways, w5 class, collins st, spencer st, route 47, tram 815 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1933
Black and white photograph of W4 class tram No 670. MMTB Builders photograph. The tram was built in 1933 and is currently preserved by the MTPA at Haddon. The tram's destination displayed as City with Route No 99. .1 - as above - from the Keith Kings collection - added 4/4/2019. See Reg Item 3558 for another print within an album.On rear of .1 in ink, M&MTB W4 670, Keith Kings collection stamp - S-A0944, and 1933(?). Photographers stamp - Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, 366 Bourke St, corner of Elizabeth St.trams, tramways, w4 class, route 99, tram 670 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Tram drivers say end of 86 route a dangerous area", 19-1-2019 to 13/5/2019
Newspaper clippings from The Age titled: "Tram drivers say end of 86 route a dangerous area" - 19-1-2019 "Public transport sex attacks surge" - 26-1-2019 "Sex attacks on trains trams surge" - 26-1-2019 "Transgender fears over tram train travel" - 4-2-2019 "I was groped on the tram - not for the first time" - 15-2-2019 "Woman followed off tram assaulted" - 13/5/2019 Series of article about safety of travelling on public transport following the murder of Aiia Maasarwe on the Bundoora tram Jan. 2019.trams, tramways, public transport, route 86, behaviour, bundoora, police, safety -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Travis Jeffrey, c1963
Negative of tram 372 in Toorak Rd at Burwood terminus. Tram has destination City and Route No 74. Photo shows a person wearing what appears to be a Brisbane tramway cap tying down trolley pole for return trip to City. Comment from Tony Smith of the MTPA, that it could be Travis Jeffery. Email from Len Millar - 7-2-2019 - "As best as I can decipher by enlarging the image, it does look like a young Travis. The long-ish face was my guide. Brisbane hat – and tying a pole down on a service car in busy Toorak Road? That would be Travis!"Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR100A" in red ink, "12A" in blue ink, date stamp "1 Jan 1963" on front, and date stamp "26 Sep 1962" on rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, route 74, burwood, toorak rd, tram 372 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Travis Jeffrey, 10/06/1962 12:00:00 AM
Colour negative of tram 514 in Dandenong Road. Tram has destination Malvern - Burke Rd and Route No 5. Photo shows tram shunting. Note the newspaper box on the left hand side of the photograph. , Colour negative of tram 514 in Wattletree Road at Burke Rd terminus. Tram has destination City and Route No 5. Note thePaper folder that contained the negative had "NR77B" and date written as 10 Jun 62 in red ink., Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR76B" and date written as 10 Jun 62 in red ink.trams, tramways, w2 class, route 5, dandenong rd, wattle tree rd, malvern burke rd, tram 514 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Tourist Development Authority of Victoria, "Melbourne Holiday City", c1963
Fold out map (8 sections 4 across x 2 deep), coloured of Melbourne's Tram and train routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for Melbourne and suburbs. On rear description is map of CBD and places of interest. Has contact details for cinemas, theatres and sporting venues.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram & train services, railways, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “'Time bomb': Caught out with an expired myki”, "The tap-on taps into some new tech", "'Myki miracle' eludes Apple users", 24/01/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: 1. “'Time bomb': Caught out with an expired myki” - the Age 24/1/2019 Timna Jacks Transport reporter Mike Smith is contesting fine for using expired myki on tram on Route 57 in May 2018. Mr Smith is taking PTV to court to contest the fine. 2. "The tap-on taps into some new tech" - the Age 7/2/2019 Tom Cowie Trialling new smartphone technology on trams and trains. Photo shows Nick Neos using Android phone to tap on myki validator on a tram. 3. "'Myki miracle' eludes Apple users" Android smartphone users will be able to pay for public transport fares from 7am on Thursday 28 March 2019 but Apple iPhone users will have to wait. Apple locks down the NFC chip so that it can only be used by Apple apps. Until an iPhone can mimic a myki card, iPhone users can't use the system.trams, tramways, route 57, newmarket, myki -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Buses replace trams", Feb. 2019
Pamphlet - six fold - A3 to DL side three colour printed on off-white paper, titled "Buses replace trams", advising intending passengers of the work between 23/2/2019 and 7/3/2019 due to track renewal on Holmes and Nicholson streets in Brunswick. Has a map, list of service changes, bus replacement guides and contact information. Has the logos of Transport for Victoria, Yarra Trams and PTV. Two copies held.trams, tramways, nicholson st, holmes st, tramway construction, route 1, route 6 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Parade of Boy Scouts and Cadets, Through City Streets, Friday 24 May 1946 - 1:30 to 2:20pm Approximately", 11/04/1946 12:00:00 AM
Parade of Boy Scouts and Cadets, Through City Streets, Friday 24 May 1946 - 1:30 to 2:20pm Approximately Letter from HS Wooton, Melbourne Town Clerk to the Secretary MMTB advising of Empire Day Movement procession through the city on 24 May 1946. Letter dated 11 April 1946. Memo from Assistant Manger to Officers Concerned. Memorandum - several typed sheets (8"x10.5") - titled "Parade of Boy Scouts and Cadets, Through City Streets, Friday 24 May 1946 - 1:30 to 2:20pm Approximately" from JM Harry, District Traffic Superintendent S.S. to Mr Mazoletti, Malvern Depot, Mr McLean, Hanna Street Depot, and Mr Cliff, Glenhuntly Depot. Memo dated 21 May October and specifies tram shunting and special trams for the procession."Empire Day Movement Procession Fri 24/5/46" written in red pencil on the letter. Date, assembly point and procession route underlined in red pencil. "13 mts to pass ? & City Rds 1.30 to 1.43" initials and date written in black ink. "5 copies" and "23rd" "1947" written in black pencil on Malvern memo "4 copies" and "23rd" "1947" written in black pencil on Hanna Street memo "5 copies" and "23rd" "1947" written in black pencil on Glenhuntly memotrams, tramways, letters, instructions, events -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Marathon training is right on track", 1/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
"Marathon training is right on track" by Catherine Lambert "Transport routes inspire runner" Cyrus Wong has run along every train line, tram track and most bus routes in zones 1 and 2. Article shows Mr Wong running with tram number 2061 in background. Tram displays route 58, via William St & Zootrams, tramways, tram routes, b class, tram 2061 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Tram cram? Loaded question", 3/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
"Tram cram? Loaded question" by Zach Hope Public transport advocates claim state government report is misleading due to poor choice of survey selection points. Trams are surveyed at the edge of the CBD and do not consider overcrowding due to the free tram zone. Article has photo of crowded E-class tram and a cartoon. Department of Transport website accessed 2/11/2019 for report. See: https://transport.vic.gov.au/-/media/tfv-documents/tram-passenger-load-may-2019-pdf.pdf?la=en&hash=B739751488A495DC74B732E8C71FAF4E.trams, tramways, tram routes, e class, reports, passengers, tram 2061 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Procession of Munitions Vehicles, through city streets", Oct. 1943
2 copies of letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, City of Melbourne, titled "Arrangements in connection with "Miles of Munitions 1943" procession through city streets on Friday 29th October, 1943, in connection with Fourth Liberty War Loan". Provides details of route and assembly points with tram requirements. Dated 21 Oct 1943 8 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to various inspectors. Memos dated 27/10/1943."Mr Harry" written in pencil on one letter. "Coburg depot" written on 2 memos. Several comments written in pencil regarding tram scheduling.trams, tramways, events, parades, world war 2, coburg depot, hanna st depot, malvern depot, hawthorn depot, camberwell depot, glenhuntly depot, victoria st, swanston st, elizabeth st, spencer st, collins st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), "Tramcar observations and personal notes", "Route numbers run by depot", 1968 to 1972
Set of 11 papers providing information and observations about Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo Tramcars 1 - observations made 20-6-1971 notes on trams 535, 830, 651, 980, 632, 938, 15, 7845, TMSV cars, 220, 531 and 676 (i1) 2 - ditto 26-9-1972 - lights on trams, W3 and W4, 53, 727, 642, 667, 671, 844. 962, 856 and 994. (i1) 3 - ditto dated 14-3-71 - planned collection for Bylands (i2) - two separate sheets. 4 - ditto 5-4-71 - 676, sale of rails ex Mont Park, route 67 and Bendigo closing. (i2) 5 - notes from tour of 10-8-71? - re cars 101, 957, 973, 987, 990, 841, 860, 815, 844., 612, 470, 482. 424. 475, 649, 774, 880, 931, 727. (i3) 6 - Bendigo depot observations 1 - 9 - 1968 (i3) 7 - depot allocations - 20-11-68 (i3) 8 - Hand written notes on Ballarat SEC tramcar disposals (i4) 9 - TMSV notes on the disposal of Ballarat Rolling stock (i4) 10 - Notes on the allocation of L, W3 and W4 classes, 23/7/1969 and tram 434 (i5) 11 - List of tram routes run by the various tram depots - dated 27-8-1972 12 - Small depot allocation lists for Brunswick Malvern, Preston and "for burning"trams, tramways, tmsv, tramcars, ballarat, bendigo, depots, bylands, w3 class, w4 class, l class, route numbers, disposal -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, Ray Jackson, c1971
Set of two Black and White photographs of the front section of tram SW5 840 in Flinders Melbourne, tram has a Associated Securities Limited advertisement on the side of the tram. Tram has run number K5, route 48 and destination of Spencer St. Photo taken post August 1971 as the tram is fitted with Marker lights .1 - view of tram and a motor vehicle (Ford Galaxy) with a damaged front right headlight and minor damage to the tram front of the door post. Also note the damaged bumper bar on the car. .2 - photo of the tram crew looking at the front of the tram - Opps more paperwork.trams, tramways, flinders st, accidents, crews, route 48, motor vehicles, sw5 class, tram 840 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Buses replace trams on Route 96", Dec. 2019
Set of two pamphlets for the reconstruction of tracks in Nicholson St, Carlton between Alexandra Parade and Holden St - Jan. 2020. Part of the project to provide low floor tram stops. .1 - "Buses replace trams on Route 96" - 4 fold DL, printed both sides detailing the works, replacement services and stop changes after the work. Two copies held. .2 - Digital image - Update 1 - dated 11/11/2019 - giving details of the work, including preliminary works.trams, tramways, nicholson st, trackwork, tram stops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 2, Keith Kings, 8/08/1959 12:00:00 AM
... of the reconstruction of Swan St during August 1959. .1 - Trams 308 (route 74... Trams tramways Trackwork Swan St Batman Ave Route 77 Route 74 ...Set of two Colour slide, Kodak, fawn cardboard of the reconstruction of Swan St during August 1959. .1 - Trams 308 (route 74) and 252 (route 77) on temporary track laid through the traffic roundabout at corner of Batman Ave and Swan St. Photo dated 8/8/1959. Has the Olympic Swimming pool in the background. .2 - Tram 353 (route 77) on temporary track in Swan St just before the then new crossover and then back onto temporary track. Photographed 29/9/1959. Slide Number K(d)(282) and K(c)(278)Extensive handwriting on rear in ink and that it was photographed at 1/60, F4.5 and 1/120 at f4. Both slides have in pencil 'WJW" in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, trackwork, swan st, batman ave, route 77, route 74, crossover, w2 class, tram 308, tram 252, tram 353 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 5, Keith Kings, 15/11/1959 12:00:00 AM
Set of five Colour slides, Kodak, white cardboard mount of track laying and the construction of the Flinders Street overpass during November 1959. .1 - Photo showing the tram line in the pre location position with the new track over the first stage of the overpass read to be cut in. 15/11/1959. Tram running a route 46. Keith notes - 317 to Spencer St terminus in Flinders St from Cnr of Spencer with temporary track ready for trams on the overpass. .2 - track being tested on 21/11/1959 - has the Flinders St station and signal gantry in the background. On the bridge is a sign for Coffey Ford. Keith notes - 903 stranded on temporary track as test car for Kings St bridge overpass Flinders St between William and Market Sts. .3 - tram 903 testing the track, has a number of workers in the view - 22/11/1959 Keith's notes - 903 first tram (on its second use) testing Flinders St overpass track and approach curves on east side. .4 - trams 939 (route 46) and 350 (route 27, Spencer St) at the east end of the new bridge with people watching. Note the "cars stop here" on the orange pole near the bottom of the ramp. 22/11/1959 Keith's notes - 939 - first passenger tram over Flinders St overpass on return journey and 350 second passenger tram. .5 - tram 939 first passenger car over the bridge at the western end of the new bridge with many workers in the background. Also Markillies Hotel. Also shows the reinforcing in the side of the bridge for the next section of the bridge to be built following this stage. 22/11/1959 Keith's notes - 939 first passenger tram over Flinders St overpass over King St. Slide Number K(l)(287), K(m)(275), K(m)(278), K(m)(287), K(m)(282) respectively.Extensive handwriting on rear in ink giving the photographic details of exposure.trams, tramways, flinders st, track equipment, track construction, trackwork, route 46, testing, king st, tram 371, tram 903, tram 939, tram 350 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 3, Keith Caldwell, 25/04/1964 12:00:00 AM
Set of three Agfa colour slides, blue / white plastic mounts, photos by Keith Caldwell March 1963 of the reconstruction of tram track in Church St Richmond. .1 - Looking south from near William and Church Streets. In the background is Bryant & May buildings and Flexpax (McFarlane Bros) and Penfolds wines on a hoarding. .2 - ditto with W2 397 Southbound, route 79 to St Kilda Beach (has adverts for Milk and Coffey Ford), passing W5 730 to North Richmond. Has adverts for Stillwells of Kew and Drambuie. .3 - ditto showing the nature of the construction of the old track being replaced. 25/4/1964In ink "Relay Chapel St 25.4.64"trams, tramways, church st, richmond, w2 class, w5 class, route 79, trackwork, temporary track, tram 397, tram 730